Entertainment & Arts - Scotland Directory

Alpha Art

Original Scottish, UK and overseas art is on show at this private gallery.

Dovecot Studios

Tapestry studio and gallery housed in a former swimming bath, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year in 2012.

Wasps Studios

A Scotland-wide network of affordable artists' studios in redeveloped industrial spaces, some of which hold exhibitions from time to time or may be available for pre-arranged private viewings. For any without contact details, direct

SWG3 Studio

SWG3 Studio SWG3 Studio is an extensive industrial warehouse space with a small modern art gallery attached.

GALLERY Q

GALLERY Q exhibits Scottish contemporary art. sculpture, ceramics and more. Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am - 5.30pm Sat: 10am - 5pm

Union Gallery

Union Gallery Union Gallery is the bright new private gallery in the east of the Edinburgh city.

David Dale Gallery & Studios

Voluntary artist-led gallery and studio space, set up by four GSA graduates and named after the 18th century philanthropist David Dale.

Common Guild

One of Glasgow's most important modern art galleries. Host to exhibitions and events, and the artistic directors of the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art.

Collins Gallery

The University of Strathclyde's gallery, which also sells limited edition cards and hangings. Scheduled for closure in May 2012.

All That Is Solid

All That Is Solid Brand new Merchant City gallery and shop in the newly opened South Block, with an exhibition, events and meeting space for the building's 360+ artists and Glasgow's wider creative community. All That Is Solid is open from Monday to Friday

Artcafe Morita

Positioned halfway down the Royal Mile, ArtCafe Morita combines traditional cafe, Japanese fast food outlet and ambitious gallery space. Proprietor Kozo Hoshino is the custodian of a large private art collection, from which he has plucked

Meadow Mill Studios

Meadow Mill Studios A nearly-redeveloped studio and exhibition space across three floors run by Wasps Studios since 1989, can host up to 100 artists.

Westlife at SECC, Glasgow on 27 May

Westlife at SECC, Glasgow on 27 May With 14 number ones - only three less than The Beatles - it couldn't have been an easy decision after 12 years, 11 albums and 44 million record sales for Westlife to hang up their mics and stow away their stools. Although they'll be back

Anne Boleyn at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from 8-12 May

English Touring Theatre and Shakespeare's Globe join forces for a UK tour, with Edinburgh as the only Scottish date. Their production of Anne Boleyn centers on the notorious legacy of Henry VIII's second wife. This five-star act drew two

Grosvenor

Grosvenor Renovated two- screen neighbourhood film house with bar – and sofas you can reserve for screenings of mostly mainstream films.

King's Theatre

Gorgeous interiors within an imposing red-sandstone Victorian building; the programme is good quality, if safely mainstream.

Jongleurs

Jongleurs Big mainstream acts and some of the best in British / international comedy.

Queen Margaret Union

Once solely an indie showcase but now likely to feature dance-oriented acts as well. Check Queen Margaret Union website for current / upcoming events.

Nice’n’Sleazy

Alternative and indie-oriented acts play most nights in the appropriately dingy performance space below this city-centre bar.

ABC

Opened in 2005 and more proof that Glasgow’s a gig-hungry town, this small- to medium-size hall offers an intimate setting to see bands.